Order of the Phoenix (Greek medal)
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The Order of the Phoenix (Greek Τάγμα του Φοίνικος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece, established on May 13, 1926 by the then Republican government. The Order was retained by the revived Monarchy, and continues to be awarded by the current Republic.
The Order is bestowed by the Greek government to Greek citizens who have excelled in the arts and literature, science, public administration, shipping, commerce, and industry. It is also awarded to foreigners who have helped raise Greece's international prestige.
Grades
The Order has five classes:- Grand Cross - wears the badge of the Order on a sash on the right shoulder, and the star of the Order on the left chest;
- Grand Commander - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet, and the star of the Order on the left chest;
- Commander - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet;
- Gold Cross - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
- Silver Cross - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
Insignia
The badge of the Order is a white-enamelled cross, in silver for the Silver Cross class, in gold for the higher classes, with the Phoenix (symbolizing the rebirth of the Hellenic nation) at the centre. A five-pointed star is at the upper arm of the cross; during the Monarchy the badge was topped by a crown, and the badge's reverse side featured the monogram of the reigning monarch.The star of the Order is a silver eight-pointed star with straight rays, with the phoenix at the centre; during the Monarchy it was topped by a crown.
The ribbon of the Order is yellow with black edges.
Crossed swords on the insignia indicate that the award was made in the military division of the Order.
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